1st semester 

• NURS 700 – Theoretical and Conceptual Foundation for Nursing
• NURS 707 – Advanced Pathophysiology for Nurses

2nd semester

• NURS 789 – Statistical Research Methods for Nursing
• NURS 702 – Pharmacological Management of Pediatric, Adult and Gerontological Patients Across the Lifespan

3rd semester

• NURS 704 – Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning ⁺
• NURS 791 – Seminar in Clinical Nursing Research

4th semester

• NURS 720 – Clinical Application of Population Analysis 
• NURS 718 – Diagnostic Interpretation and Therapeutic Modalities
• NURS 744 – Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives

5th semester

• NURS 762 – Midwifery Care in Women’s Health ^+*
• NURS 749 – Foundations of Midwifery

6th semester

• NURS 752 – Nurse-Midwifery Management: Antepartum & Postpartum Care ^+*

7th semester

• NURS 753 – Nurse-Midwifery Management: Intrapartum, Immediate Postpartum & Newborn Care ^+*

8th semester

• NURS 754 – Nurse-Midwifery Management: Integration Practicum ^+*
• NURS 755 – Professional Roles of the Nurse-Midwife

Total 51 credits / 896 direct clinical hours
^{+on campus immersion
*course requires clinical hours}

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a nationally accredited program.
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted, whether you received a degree or not. Applicants who attended a BSN program that issued pass or fail grades for all classes will not be considered a competitive applicant.
• Minimum of 2400 hours of nursing experience within the past 24 months. This includes full time or part time nursing experience. Required clinical experience in labor and delivery.
• Submit a personal statement.
• Current CV or Resume.
• Three professional references - The professional recommendation form should come from individuals with a master’s or higher in a health care field who can evaluate your potential for success in a graduate program. (Letters of recommendation cannot be used in lieu of our recommendation form). Recommendations from family members are not appropriate. 
• Copy of unencumbered RN license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current NRP certification.

The MSN-NM accepts students for fall entry. We recommend applying early for the best chance for admission and scholarship eligibility. 

All application materials (except official transcripts) will be submitted via the College of Nursing's graduate application portal. 

Official transcripts must be sent to The Graduate School. Review the degree requirements before you apply.

• Admission cycle for fall entry only:
  • Application opens - November 1
  • Early decision deadline - February 1
  • Final decision deadline - April 15

MSN program costs depend on several factors. For estimated costs, view:

Graduate Programs Cost Estimates 2023-2024

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The Office of Financial Aid provides the full breakdown of the estimated cost to attend. For additional tuition and fee information, visit the Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees website.

Financial aid is available. To determine your eligibility, complete the FAFSA form on the university’s Financial Aid website. The College of Nursing also offers general scholarships. In addition, other scholarship and financial aid opportunities are available through The Graduate School and the university’s Financial Aid and Scholarships office.

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